digitalmaven

I live near San Jose, CA, which is about 50 miles south of San Francisco. I've lived here since 2000, and I really love it out here.

I'm originally from Chicago, and went to school in central Illinois. I studied creative writing and whatever else appealed to me.

I work as an interaction designer for web companies. I'm very interested in ecommerce and also sell online on Etsy.

I like being crafty, especially with paper, either on my own or with friends.

I am obsessed with all things Japanese, including traditional designs and art, as well as the more modern pop culture and kawaii (cute).

Oh, and I adore hamsters. :)

I mostly make things with paper, like cards, envelopes, postcards, collages, ATCs, and things like that.

I also like graphic/visual design, though I only dabble in it.

I'm really interested in the use of color in the things I make, and I like to collect and create samples of color and color palettes.

I do occasionally sew and do cross-stitch as well.

Paper (handmade, printed, Japanese, whatever)
Paint chips and other colorful things or color samples
Stationery (letter sets, notecards, memo pads, etc.) and stickers
Japan/Japanese things, especially seasonal traditional, and other designs
Kawaii items, especially quirky stuff (not Sanrio really)
Hamsters (anything with or about them!)
Handmade items
Books, especially fiction
Postcards, especially handmade ones, design/art, photos, or weird souvenir ones.
Postage stamps (especially from Japan) Tea (green, oolong, black, just not herbal/fruity ones)

Anything religious, including holiday items
Hello Kitty, Disney, Diddl, Barbie, Looney Tunes
Teddy bear or country-style items
Cosmetics/make-up, jewelry, clothing
Jelly beans, licorice
Anything junky
Your business card or ads